Kristle Ann Manatad

-Assesses patient’s condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.

-assesses patient environment for any safety risks and/or noncompliance with regulatory standards.

-assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.

-assesses patient condition for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. Reports any indications of abuse or neglect to medical provider/s, nurse leader, and/or appropriate agency.

-performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider/s. Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.

-performs the administration of prescribed medications. Monitors patient for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.

-performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.

-teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

-teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.

-manages a care team, providing oversight and delegation to members as appropriate

-manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.

-manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.

-manages the continuation of care by serving as the interface between healthcare providers and community support systems who coordinate ongoing care needs for specialized patient groups.

• Utilized the nursing process in the prevention, control and treatment of patients of which most are in middle-age to geriatric population.
• Ensured that med-pass is done observing patients rights and according to the facility’s protocol while aligning to state standards.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on long term and rehab unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting facility’s operations and patient care.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.